10 new English words for 18 December 2020, each with its meaning, Hindi meaning, synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Learn them today and revise them with the daily quiz — useful for SSC, Bank, Railway, UPSC and IELTS.
Hindi meaning: बचाना
Synonyms: Protect, Safeguard, Defend, Shelter
Antonyms: Desegregate, Integrate, Release
Example: Until now the industry has been <strong>insulated</strong> from economic realities.
Hindi meaning: शत्रुवत
Synonyms: Hostile, Unfriendly, Antagonistic
Antonyms: Friendly, Cordial, Amicable
Example: The police officer had an <strong>inimical</strong> attitude towards criminals.
Hindi meaning: स्थिरांक
Synonyms: Quiescent period, Lull, Respite
Example: The population is relatively flat, because the birth rates have <strong>plateaued. </strong>
Hindi meaning: निष्क्रिय
Synonyms: Inactive, Slow, Declining, Dormant
Antonyms: Active, Mobile
Example: In <strong>stagnant</strong> economies, urbanisation levels do not increase much.
Hindi meaning: कठिनाई
Synonyms: Anguish, Suffering, Pain, Agony
Antonyms: Soothe, Calm, Comfort
Example: The causative role of that trauma in patients' subsequent <strong>distress</strong> becomes clear.
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Hindi meaning: कमी
Synonyms: Exhaustion, Using Up, Reduction, Diminution, Shrinkage
Antonyms: Uptick, Rise, Increase, Gain, Boost
Example: The <strong>depletion</strong> of mangroves has also affected the fish wealth of the State.
Hindi meaning: बाधा
Synonyms: Problem, Complication, Mishap, Disappointment
Antonyms: Blessing, Achievement
Example: Since 1990, the global environment has both made progress and suffered <strong>setbacks</strong>.
Hindi meaning: प्रचुरता
Synonyms: Surplus, Excess, Surfeit
Antonyms: Lack, Scarcity
Example: There is a <strong>glut</strong> of cars on the market.
Hindi meaning: उपयुक्त बनाना
Synonyms: Adapt, Mould, Attune, Modify, Reshape, Mould
Antonyms: Reject, Refuse, Deny, Spurn, Turn Down
Example: Example- Arrangements can be <strong>tailored</strong> to meet individual requirements.
Hindi meaning: आलिंगन करना
Synonyms: Welcome, Accept, Take up, Adopt
Antonyms: Discard, Shun, Repudiate
Example: Besides traditional methods, artists are <strong>embracing</strong> new technology.
